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My cookbook has arrived!
The cookbook has arrived! So fun to actually hold it in my hands! It’ll be shipping soon (Nov 30)! You can place a pre-order now!
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Sichuan Peppercorns (花椒 huājiāo)
One of the most important and unique flavors in Sichuan cuisine comes from the Sichuan peppercorn. It brings a lemony-citrusy floral flavor along with its unique numbing quality. The combined
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A Nearly No Knead Approach to Bagels!
As I was testing and researching cold water dough techniques for Chinese dumplings, I found that my preferred method took lessons from the bread technique of autolyse. That is, mixing
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Smoked Mussel Dumplings
Chris and Jeff smoke some mussels, then make some dumplings! https://youtu.be/IMtKwrof4Yc Smoked Mussel Dumplings Smoking ingredients Peel from one fresh orange 1 tablespoon lapsang souchong tea leaves 1 tablespoon uncooked jasmine rice
June 7, 2022 No Comments
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Youtiao (油条)
Chris and Jeff make youtiao with a little downeast twist — adding Maine potato to the dough! https://youtu.be/gGZKAWt0kq0 Youtiao 1/4 cup Self-rising Flour 1/2 of a cooked medium potato flesh
May 31, 2022 No Comments
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Ribeye Steak MooShu Filling
Chris and Jeff make ribeye steak mooshu filling. https://youtu.be/bye6jlGpfAA Ribeye Steak Mooshu Filling 1/2 pound ribeye steak, cut into 2-3″ thin strips a few dried tree ear mushrooms, rehydrated small
May 24, 2022 No Comments
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Making Mandarin Pancake for Mooshu I & II
Chris and Jeff make Mandarin pancakes for mooshu — two ways! https://youtu.be/wXs8B0B8XPg 3/4 cup AP Flour 1/4 tsp salt hot water Add dry ingredients to a food processor. With the
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Far East “Real Italian”
Chris and Jeff make a variation on a Downeast classic, the Amato’s Real Italian submarine sandwich — the Far East version! Far East “Real Italian” Foot long sub rolls braised
April 26, 2022 No Comments
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Lobster Wonton
Chris and Jeff make classic wonton dumplings with Downeast real Maine lobster! 1/2 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped 1 thumb ginger, smashed and minced 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
April 19, 2022 No Comments